Samsung TL210 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung TL210 and Sigma DP2 Merrill, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the TL210 (12MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is very similar but the TL210 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The TL210 was manufactured 3 years before the DP2 Merrill and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the TL210 scores against the DP2 Merrill in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL210 and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The entire galleries are available at Samsung TL210 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung TL210 features outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung TL210 and Sigma DP2 Merrill in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the TL210 vs the DP2 Merrill.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL210 and DP2 Merrill is 94 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL210 and DP2 Merrill.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TL210 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will offer more detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older TL210 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.